R E L A T E D

The similar calendar is followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Vaisakha masam is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is also known as Madhava Masam in Vaishnava calendar.

Vaishakha Snanam is the main ritual observed during the month of Vaisakh. Special Vaisakha masa pujas are performed in many famous temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Lord Krishna, Lord Narasimha, etc.) in Andhra Pradesh.

Shukla Paksham in Telugu Vaishakha masam 2017 starts on April 27 and ends on May 10.

Krishna Paksham in Telugu Vaisakha masam 2017 starts on May 11 and ends on May 25.

Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanthi (Narsimha Chaturdashi), and Buddha Purnima (Maha Vaishakhi) are the major festivals in Vaisakha maasam. Gauri Puja and Lakshmi Puja are performed on Aksha Thadiya in many regions of Andhra Pradesh.